Passionate about precision medicine and advancing the healthcare industry?
Recent advancements in underlying technology have finally made it possible for AI to impact clinical care in a meaningful way. Tempus' proprietary platform connects an entire ecosystem of real-world evidence to deliver real-time, actionable insights to physicians, providing critical information about the right treatments for the right patients, at the right time.
We are looking for a Senior Vice President of Medical Affairs to join the Medical Science Department at Tempus. The candidate will have experience leading Medical Affairs for a cancer focused company. At least 10 years of clinical practice and experience is required. A knowledge base in molecular diagnostics, precision oncology, health systems, clinical research, and use of large data sets/real world data and medical communications is required.
Responsibilities Include:
Serve as a physician leader and speaker for Tempus’ Medical Affairs department
Help establish and build clinical relationships and health system partnerships.
Help oversee Tempus speaker programs.
Lead multidisciplinary teams of data scientists and PhDs to provide external facing communications and customer interactions for the company
Provide medical input into commercial strategies, disease-state speaker programs, and marketing materials to ensure scientific integrity.
Provide medical oversight to elevate corporate documentation and marketing materials through the medical legal review process
Translate voice of customer and market insights to Tempus leadership
Required Qualifications:
MD degree with oncology clinical training (breast oncology preferred)
10 years of clinical practice and experience required
Previous experience leading teams of medical professionals, physicians, communication specialists and commercial experts
Clinical research and study design experience
Experience defining a medical affairs strategy in a corporate setting preferred
Strong communication skills regarding the Tempus mission and strengths
Innovative thinking regarding building external partnerships with individual investigators, academic institutions, cooperative groups and non-profit organizations
A mindset for execution
US Salary Range: $365,000- $475,000
The expected salary range above is applicable if the role is performed from New York and may vary for other locations (California, Colorado, Illinois). Actual salary may vary based on qualifications and experience. Tempus offers a full range of benefits, which may include incentive compensation, restricted stock units, medical and other benefits depending on the position.
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Skills Required
- MD degree with oncology clinical training
- Breast oncology training or experience
- Minimum 10 years of clinical practice and experience
- Previous experience leading Medical Affairs for a cancer-focused company
- Experience leading teams of medical professionals, physicians, communication specialists and commercial experts
- Clinical research and study design experience
- Knowledge of molecular diagnostics
- Expertise in precision oncology
- Experience with large data sets / real-world data
- Experience in medical communications
- Experience defining a medical affairs strategy in a corporate setting
- Strong communication skills and ability to represent company mission
- Ability to build external partnerships with investigators, academic institutions, cooperative groups and non-profits
- Execution-focused mindset
What the Team is Saying
Tempus AI Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — The package includes medical, dental, vision, life and disability coverage, FSA/HSA options, mental health/EAP, and pet insurance. Wellness programs, gym discounts, and commuter benefits complement the core coverage.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave and an onsite mother’s room are explicitly highlighted, alongside family medical leave. These offerings extend support for new parents beyond standard medical benefits.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — On‑site cafeteria meals, stocked snacks, and an on‑site barista in some offices enhance daily convenience. Hybrid/remote options and flexible schedules add meaningful lifestyle flexibility.
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What We Do
We bring together one of the world’s largest libraries of multimodal clinical and molecular data with a robust suite of AI tools to help physicians personalize care in real time, connect patients with therapies and clinical trials, and enable partners to accelerate discovery and development of new treatments. With ~8 million de-identified research records and 350+ petabytes of data, Tempus partners with more than half of U.S. oncologists and the majority of the top 20 global pharma companies. Our teams are pioneering work across oncology, neurology, psychiatry, cardiology, and beyond—transforming how care is delivered and therapies are developed. At Tempus, every role contributes to our mission: to help each patient benefit from the experiences of those who came before. For more information, visit tempus.com.
Why Work With Us
We’re looking for people who can change the world. People who question the status quo and refuse to shy away from tough problems. For builders who are never done building, and the learners who are never done learning. Passionate individuals with undying curiosity who want to take on one of the greatest challenges humanity has ever faced—head on.
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Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.
Most of the team follows a hybrid policy, with some roles allowing for a fully remote arrangement and some roles being onsite only.
